Episodes
July 20, 2024
S04E105: Solar Cycle 26’s Early Signs & Curiosity’s Sulfur Surprise
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, the Podcast that brings you the latest news and updates from the world of space and astronomy. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have some exciting topics to cover, from the early signs of the sun's next solar cycle to a groundbreaking discovery by NASA's Curiosity Mars rover. There's a lot to discuss. We'll also delve into the recent findings on Jupiter's great red spot and get an update on Boeing's Starliner capsule. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just a sp...
July 20, 2024
S04E106: Black Hole Mysteries & James Webb’s Frontier
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to Podcast for all the latest updates in the world of space and astronomy. I'm your host, Anna. Today we have some fascinating news stories lined up for you. We'll dive into groundbreaking research on black holes and why certain types, known as kugelblitze, might be impossible. We'll also explore the latest on the James Webb Space Telescope and its potential to see galaxies beyond the visible universe's horizon. In other news, we'll cover the technical challen...
July 19, 2024
S27E87: NASA’s Speed Demon, China’s Space Secrets, and Radio Vision of the Universe
Source: Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 87, where we delve into the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration. - **NASA's Parker Solar Probe**: NASA's Parker Solar Probe has just completed its 20th close approach to the Sun, setting a new record as the fastest man-made object ever built. Achieving perihelion at a distance of 7.26 million kilometres from the Sun's surface, the probe travelled at an astonishing 635,266 kilometres per hour. This milestone marks the midpoi...
July 19, 2024
#435: Intermediate Black Holes & Earth’s Earliest Life
This episode is brought to you with the support of Incogni...protect your data online. Check out the special Space Nuts listener deal at https://www.incogni.com/spacenuts Black Holes, Luca, and Space Junk Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this fascinating episode of Space Nuts, where they dive into the mysteries of black holes, the origins of life, and the growing concerns about space junk. Episode Highlights: - **New Class of Black Hole**: Discover the recently categorised in...
July 19, 2024
S04E104: Viper’s Lunar Farewell & ISS’s Grand Finale
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest news in space and astronomy. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of space-related news that I'm sure you'll find fascinating. Episode Highlights - **NASA Cancels Viper Lunar Rover Mission**: NASA has officially canceled the Viper lunar rover mission, initially aimed at exploring the moon's south polar region. Persistent supply chain issues and cost overruns were major factors. While the rover is fully assembled,...
July 17, 2024
S04E103: New Worlds Discovered & Sun’s Fiery Display
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest news in space and astronomy. I'm your host, Anna. In today's episode, we've got some fantastic stories lined up for you. We'll start by exploring some fascinating new discoveries in the world of exoplanet science, where scientists have just announced the finding of six new worlds, pushing the count of known exoplanets beyond 5500. Then we'll decode the details of a powerful solar flare that recently erupted from our sun, one of the la...
July 17, 2024
S27E86: Neutron Star Mysteries, Red Sprites from Space, and Hurricane Beryl’s Fury
Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 86, where we explore the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration. - First, new sophisticated computer models are giving scientists a glimpse inside neutron stars, revealing that these exotic objects might be made of nuclear pasta. Discover how atomic nuclei, protons, and neutrons deform into plates and strings under extreme conditions, providing new insights into the densest objects in the universe, second only to black holes. - - Next...
July 16, 2024
S04E102: Comet Drama & Juice’s Celestial Waltz
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your source for the latest in space and astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have some exciting topics to discuss. Episode Highlights - Tsuchinchan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3): Dive into the fate of a newly discovered comet, Tsuchinchan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3), which has sparked both enthusiasm and debate among astronomers. Initially lost and then rediscovered, this comet's journey and potential fragmentation have divided the astronomical community. - ESA's JUICE Miss...
July 16, 2024
S04E101: Heliosphere Mysteries & Webb’s Galactic Dance
Welcome to another episode of Astronomy AstroDailyPod. I'm your host, Steve Dunkley, and today is 15 July 2024. Despite feeling under the weather, I'm here to bring you the latest updates from the cosmos. Let's dive straight into the celestial news with Hallie. Episode Highlights - Understanding the HeliosphereThe sun's influence extends far beyond Earth, creating the heliosphere—a vast bubble in space filled with solar wind and magnetic fields. This episode explores the heliosphere's interact...
July 16, 2024
S27E85: Mars’ Icy Past, Ariane 6’s Debut, and Starliner Stuck in Space
Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 85, where we explore the latest cosmic events and advancements in space exploration. - First, a groundbreaking new study suggests that Mars may have always been a cold, icy world, incapable of supporting life as we know it. This research, published in Communications Earth and Environment, challenges the long-held belief that the Red Planet was once warm and wet, potentially hospitable to life. By analysing Martian soils in Gale Crater, scientists found si...
July 16, 2024
#434: Gravity, Energy, and Hidden Galaxies: Listener Queries Unpacked
This episode is brought to you with the support of Incogni...protect your data online. Check out the special Space Nuts listener deal at https://www.incogni.com/spacenuts Space Nuts Q&A: Gravity Without Mass, Energy and Gravity, and Early GalaxiesJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they tackle intriguing questions from our listeners about gravity, energy, and the movement of galaxies. Episode Highlights: - Gravity Without Mass? Steve...
July 13, 2024
S04E100: Falcon 9’s Rare Failure & Apollo 11’s 55th Anniversary
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your ultimate source for the latest and most captivating news in space and astronomy. I'm Anna, your host, and I'm excited to guide you through today's cosmic happenings. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or a newcomer to the wonders of the universe, this podcast promises to be both engaging and insightful. Today, we're diving into some fascinating developments, from the unexpected hiccup with SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which has been a stalwart in the launch industr...
July 12, 2024
S03E97: Europe’s Ariane 6 Triumph & NASA’s Iconic Logo Turns 65
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s03e97-europe-s-ariane-6-triumph-nasa-s-iconic-logo-turns-65--60649735 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to podcast for the latest in space news. I'm your host, Anna, and I'm thrilled to have you with us today. We've got a jam-packed episode featuring some truly fascinating stories from the cosmos. First up, we'll be talking about Europe's triumphant return to space launches with the debut of their next-generation Ariane 6 rocket, a significant miles...
July 12, 2024
S03E98: Starliner Delays & Mars’ Icy Secrets Unveiled
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to podcast for the latest updates and thrilling discoveries from the cosmos. I'm your host, Anna, and I'm excited to take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating stories from the universe. Whether you're commuting, relaxing, or exploring the great outdoors, let's dive into the wonders of the cosmos together. First, we'll discuss the perseverance of astronauts Butch Wilmore and SUNY Williams aboard the ISS, who remain confident in the Boeing Starl...
July 12, 2024
S03E99: Virgin Galactic’s New Facility & SpaceX’s Starlink Anomaly
Welcome to another episode of Astronomy Daily. I'm your host, Anna, and I'm thrilled to bring you the latest updates from the cosmos. Today we have an exciting lineup of stories that span from cutting-edge manufacturing breakthroughs to game-changing proposals in planetary science. So get comfortable, and let's embark on this journey through the latest frontiers of space and astronomy. Episode Highlights - Virgin Galactic's New Manufacturing Facility: Virgin Galactic has achieved a significant...
July 12, 2024
S27E84: Black Hole Simulations, Uranus Mission, and Chinese Rocket Mishap
Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 84, where we delve into the latest cosmic discoveries and space exploration advancements. - First, new ultra-high-resolution cosmology simulations are shaking up long-held beliefs about how supermassive black holes grow and evolve. These simulations reveal that magnetic fields play a far more significant role than previously thought, propping up and shaping the accretion discs that feed these monstrous objects. Discover how these findings are bridging the...
July 12, 2024
#433: Marsquakes Surge & Parker Probe’s Record Speed
Marsquakes, Parker Solar Probe, and Ancient Supernova Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest cosmic discoveries and delve into the history of the universe. Episode Highlights: - Marsquakes Unveiled: Discover the unexpected frequency of Marsquakes, thanks to data from the now-retired InSight mission. Fred explains how these findings are reshaping our understanding of Martian geology and the impact rates on the Red ...
July 9, 2024
S03E96: NEOWISE’s Grand Finale & Artemis IV’s Engine Upgrades
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, the Podcast that brings you the latest and most exciting updates from the world of space exploration and astronomy. I'm your host, Anna. Today we'll be covering several intriguing headlines, including the end of a NASA mission, upgrades to the Artemis IV engines, new discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope, Europe's Ariane 6 launch, and new objects beyond the Kuiper belt discovered by the Subaru telescope. So sit tight as we dive into these fascinating developme...
July 9, 2024
S03E95: Near-Earth Asteroids & SpaceX’s Ambitious Crewed Mission
Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: Episode 8 July 2024Astronomy Daily - The PodcastWelcome again to Astronomy Daily. This is Steve, all the way from down under, Australia. We've got a couple of really interesting stories for you today, including some near-Earth asteroids and the intriguing concept of "Space War One." Let's dive into today's cosmic adventures. - 00:00 - Steve Martin: Welcome back to Astronomy daily. This is Steve. So welcome aboard - 01:16 - On July 9, Europe's new Ariane six heavy...
July 9, 2024
S27E82: Space Station’s Debris Emergency, Daily Meteor Strikes on Mars, and Alien Tech Dismissed
Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 82, where we explore the latest cosmic events and groundbreaking discoveries in space exploration.First, a space debris emergency aboard the International Space Station. The crew was ordered to take shelter after ground-based radar detected a large cloud of debris from a disused Russian satellite. The debris was tracked by the new Western Australian space radar station operated by LeoLabs, highlighting the growing problem of space junk and its impact on th...
July 9, 2024
#431: Ancient Universe Revealed by Webb & Space Junk Hits Home
Space Nuts Episode 431: James Webb Discoveries, Space Junk, and Ocean WorldsJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this exciting episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest in space science and astronomy. Episode Highlights:- James Webb Space Telescope Discovery: The James Webb Space Telescope has captured images from a time when the universe was only 3% of its current age. Fred and Andrew discuss the significance of this discovery and the stunning images of star clusters in ...
July 9, 2024
S27E81: Jupiter’s Lava Lakes, Mars Rover’s Ancient Riverbed, and Space Tourism Health Risks
Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/s27e81-jupiter-s-lava-lakes-mars-rover-s-ancient-riverbed-and-space-tourism-health-risks--60606468 Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 81, where we delve into the latest discoveries and advancements in space exploration.First, new observations from NASA's Juno spacecraft reveal that Jupiter's volcanic moon Io is covered in lakes of molten lava. These findings, published in Communications Earth and Environments, provide a fuller picture of Io's exten...
July 9, 2024
S03E93: Firefly’s CubeSat Triumph & Europe’s Ariane Six Countdown
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your source for the latest space news. I'm your host, Anna. In today's episode, we have some exciting updates from the world of space exploration and technology.Firefly Aerospace has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the successful launch of eight CubeSat satellites. Europe is preparing for a monumental event with the upcoming launch of the Ariane Six rocket. We'll also delve into some innovative technology being tested in space by Berkeley researchers, specifi...
July 9, 2024
S03E94: SpaceX’s Starship Milestones & Webb’s Spiral Galaxy Revelation
Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to podcast for the latest news and updates from the fascinating world of astronomy and space exploration. I'm your host, Anna, and I'm thrilled to have you with us today.We've got a lineup of exciting stories that span from groundbreaking missions to the cutting-edge technology shaping our future in space.In today's episode, we're diving into SpaceX's preparations for the fifth flight of its revolutionary Starship program, including heat shield upgrades and st...